PERFORMANCE STUDIES 1:2

PERFORMANCE STUDIES 1:2
Course Code
MU 1524
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr R B Williams

Pre-requisites

MU 1031 (or equivalent in the case of direct entry).

Overview

In Main Study or Main and Additional Study, students will work on a one-to-one basis with a specialist instrumental/vocal instructor, as well as participating in and attending workshops and masterclasses. Keyboard Skills will include exercises in chords and keyboard texture, harmonisation, sight- and score-reading, transposition and improvisation. Ensemble requires attendance at University Music organised activities such as University Symphony Orchestra, University Choral Society, Unversity Concert Band, University String Ensemble, Chapel Choir and Cantores ad Portam.

Structure

10 hours individual tuition, keyboard skills (1 hour per week), ensembles.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Keyboard skills (25%); Performance examination (70%); concert diary (5%).

Resit: Performance recital (100%).